Skate-fastener



M. J. HOFFENBERG.

SKATE FASTENER.

APPLICATION FILED JAN.4. v1921.

1,398,857., Patented Nov. 29, 1921.

@5% www sra MAURICE J. HOFFENBERG, 0F 'NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT.

SKATE-FASTENER.

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Speccation of Letters Patent. l Patnted NOV. 29, 1921 applicati@ mea Jamal-ya, 1921. serial No. 434,916.

This `inventionrelates toskate strap fas-v teners., v

The object of the invention is toprovide v a simple and efficient device of this characterwliiclrmay be easily and quickly actu- `ated vfor tightening thek strap and readily 15` disengaged when it is` desired to remove the skate.

Another object of the invention is to provide a fastener of this characterwhich may be constructed with a. minimum amount of metal and yet be equally efficient as those of more expensive character.

With these and other objects in view, the invention consists iny certain novel features of construction as hereinafter shown and described and specifically pointed out in the claims.

In the accompanying drawing:

Figurel represents a side elevation of a skate with this improved` fastener shown applied, parts ofthe skatel being broken out for convenience in illustration.

Fig. 2 is a detail longitudinal section taken on the line 2 2 of Fig. 1, and,

Fig. 3 is a detail perspective view of the fastener detached.

In the embodiment illustrated, a roller skate S of ordinary construction is shown having the usual attaching straps A and B secured to opposite sides of the heel cap H.

The fastener constituting this invention is in the form of an elongated metal plate l having a loopy 2 extending transversely across one end thereof and in the same plane as the body portion. At the other end of the plate or body l is arranged another transversely disposed loop 3 which is bent at an angle to the body-1 of the plate with a rounded portion 4 formed at thev junction of said loop with said plate so" as to adapt the latter to conform to the shape of the ankle of the wearer when applied. Projecting at right angles from the opposed side edges of plate l in a direction opposite to the loop 3 and adjacent thereto are two lugs 5 which are positioned out of alinement larging the loop sufficiently to with each other'and are designed for a puripose presently to be described.

Plate l is provided near its other end adl jacent loop 2 with a tongue 6 made integral withV the plate l and projecting from one side edge thereof on the face opposite to that which carries the lugs 5. VThe free vend of the tongue 6 is bent laterally inward to-V ward the plate l to assist in holding the strap A in place when folded as shown in Fig. 2. This arrangement of the tongue provides for the slipping of the strap transversely thereunder for insertion or removal thereof avoiding the necessity ofthreading thestrap through a keeper; y

In the use of this fastener the straps A and B are secured to the loops 2 and 3 of the plate l which connect said straps and forms a loop for the passage of the foot of the wearer when applying the skate. After the foot has been inserted through this loop so formed the plate l is thrown endwise into the position shown in Fig. 2 thereby taking up the slack in the strap and tightly fitting it around the ankle of the user. When the buckle or fastener is so disposed the strap A is held between the tongueG and the plate l while strap B on the opposed face of said plate is held against lateral movement by the lugs 5 on opposite sides thereof. To release the fastener all that is necessary is to move it transversely to disengage the stratp B from under the tongue 6 and the fastener may then be lswung outwardly enpermit the users foot to be withdrawn.

The preferred embodiment of the invention is disclosed in the drawings and set forth in the specification, but it will be understood that any modifications within the scope of the claimed invention may be made in the construction without departing from the principle of the invention or sacrificing any of its advantages.v

lhat I claim is:

l. A skate strap fastener comprising a `plate having attaching loops at its ends with an inturned tongue overlying and spaced from one face of the plate,wit1i its free end turned toward said plate7 and strap engaging lugs carried by opposed side edges of said plate adjacent its other end on the face opposite to that carrying the tongue.

3. A skate strap fastener ycomprising a plate having attaching loops at its ends and provided adjacent one enden one side edge with an inturned tongue overlying and spaced troni one face of the plate, strap engaging lugs carried by oplposed side edges `of said plate adjacent its other end on the face opposite to that carrying the tongue, said lugs being out of transverse alineinent.

4e. A skate strap fastener comprising a plate having attaching loops at its ends and provided adjacent one end on one side edge with an inturned tongue overlying and spaced troni one face of the plate, strap engaging lugs carried by opposed side edges of said plate adjacent its other end on the face opposite to thaty carrying vthe tongue, seidl lugs being out 01"' transverse alnement and bent slightly inward to engage opposite side edges of a stralp and hold the fastener engaged therewith.

5. i skate strap fastener comprising a plate` having attaching loops at its ends and lprovided adjacentv one end on one side edge with an inturned tongue overlying and spacedfroin one face of the plate,strap engaging lugs carried by opposed side edges of said plate adjacent its other end on the face opposite to that carrying the tongue, said lugs being out of transverse alineinent `and bent slightly inward toengage opposite side edges of a strap andhold the fastener engaged therewith, one end of said plate being bent facewise f 6. skate strap fastener comprising a plate having attaching loops at its ends and provided adjacent one end on 'one side edge with an inturned transversely arranged v tongue overlying and spaced from one face of the plate,` and strap engaging means adjacent the other endof said plate, oneend of said plate being bent facewise';

ln testimony whereof Ialix niy signature.

' MAURICE J. HOFFENBERG. 

